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Karen Kohut, 55, is currently living at the couple's multi-million dollar home overlooking the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. James Kohut, 57, has remained locked in jail ever since he was arrested May 14.

Karen Kohut filed separation papers in Santa Cruz County Superior Court on Wednesday, the same day that she was portrayed in one international newspaper as "standing by her man."

"The 'devoted' wife of a California brain surgeon accused of sexually abusing several children and seeking to impregnate women to create 'taboo' sex families is standing by her man," London's Daily Mail reported.

"Despite the gravity of James Kohut's alleged crimes, Karen Kohut appeared to stand by her husband when approached for comment by DailyMail.com."

Her close friend insisted that, "Through the 'pain' and 'hurt', she has opted to await the outcome of his impending trial before passing judgment," the Daily Mail reported.

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Emily Stephens and Rashel Brandon

The filing shows that the Kohuts have been married since November of 1988, and cites "irreconcilable differences" as grounds for separation.

Karen Kohut also remained by her husband's side four years ago, when she discovered he was cheating on her with many woman, The Daily Mail reported.

Two women are also accused in the case: nurse Rashel Melina Brandon, 42, of Watsonville, and nurse Emily Joy Stephens, 29, of Pima County, Arizona.

Search warrants and court documents state that James Kohut had affairs with Brandon, Stephens, as well other more mothers who live in other states.

James Kohot is awaiting trial on 11 charges of child molestation. He will be back in court on June 28, when a judge is slated to grant the wealthy brain doctor bail.

The Watsonville Police Department's investigation began when Brandon's husband found a tape in his Watsonville home showing his wife and Stephens committing graphic sex acts together against the children, according to the arrest warrant.

Police Chief David Honda said the tape was recorded in March inside a Scotts Valley hotel room. Police Capt. George Zamora described the tape as "disgusting" and "disturbing."

Brandon's husband immediately went to police with the tape, the warrant says. A total of seven children were taken into protective custody.

If convicted of the charges against them, Brandon, Stephens, and Kohut are facing life in prison.